Switzerland & Christmas Markets on the Rhine | December 3-11, 2025
This incredible price includes:
- Roundtrip Airfare – GRR
- Roundtrip Transfers – GRR
- 1 Night Hotel – Lucerne, Switzerland
- 6 Night Cruise – Outside Cabin
- 18 Meals (7-B, 5-L & 6-D)
- PWD Tour Director(s)
- Ship Staff
- Hand Selected Wines & Beers w/ Dinners
- Welcome & Farewell Dinners
- WiFi Onboard
- Int’l Air Taxes/Fuel/Port Charges
- Baggage Handling at Hotel/Ship
- Hotel/Ship Transfers
Highlights:
- 6 Night Cruise – Amadeus Cara
- 1 Night in Lucerne, Switzerland
- Lucerne Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Strasbourg City Tour & Xmas Market
- Speyer Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Koblenz Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Cologne Walking Tour & Xmas Market
- Cochem Walking Tour with Xmas Market, Reichsburg Castle & Wine Tasting
- Rudesheim Visit
- Strasbourg Afternoon at Leisure
- Cologne Afternoon at Leisure
Day 1:
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 | Depart US – Overnight Flight to Europe
Day 2:
Thursday, December 4th, 2025 | Arrive Zurich – Lucerne
Arrive Zurich – Meet your PWD Tour Director Transfer to Lucerne & Check in for your overnight stay Welcome Desk at the hotel.
Overnight – Lucerne
Day 3:
Friday, December 5th, 2025 | Lucerne – Strasbourg – Board the Amadeus Cara
Morning – Lucerne Walking Tour & Christmas Market
Travel to Strasbourg, France via motorcoach
Board the MS Imperial for 6 Night Rhine River Cruise
Welcome Dinner Onboard
Meals – B & D
Overnight – Amadeus Cara
Day 4:
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 | Strasbourg
Morning – Strasbourg City Tour & Christmas Market
Afternoon – Leisure time in Strasbourg or Alsace & Obernai Optional
Ship docked into late evening in Kehl/Strasbourg
Meals – B,L,S & D
Overnight – Amadeus Cara
Day 5:
Sunday, December 7th, 2025 | Speyer – Mannheim
Morning Speyer Walking Tour & Christmas Market
Cruise to Mannheim for time at Leisure or Heidelberg Optional Excursion
Meals – B,L,S & D
Overnight – Amadeus Cara
Day 6:
Monday, December 8th, 2025 | Rüdesheim – Rhine River Gorge – Koblenz
Morning – Arrive Rüdesheim & walk into town on own to explore or Optional Rudesheim Tram Car with Musical Instrument Museum
Midday – Cruise through the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO Heritage Site
Afternoon arrive in Koblenz – Koblenz Walking Tour & Christmas Market
Meals – B,L,S & D
Overnight – Amadeus Cara
Day 7:
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 | Cochem
Morning Moselle River Cruising
Afternoon Cochem Walking Tour with Reichsburg Castle, Wine Tasting & Christmas Market
Meals – B,L,S & D
Overnight – Amadeus Cara
Day 8:
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 | Cologne
Morning arrival Cologne – Cologne Walking Tour & Christmas Market Afternoon at Leisure in Cologne
Gala Farewell Dinner Onboard – Ship docked overnight in Cologne
Meals – B,L,S & D
Overnight – Amadeus Cara
Day 9:
Thursday, December 11th, 2025 | Cologne – Frankfurt Airport – Flight Home
Morning transfer to the Frankfurt Airport for your flight home
Meal – B
B – Breakfast Hotel/Onboard • S – Snacks Onboard afternoon and/or evening
L – Lunch Onboard • D – Dinner Onboard with Regional Wines & Beer
Please Note:
DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT
Deposit of $600 per person is due with Reservation Form to secure reservations. Final Payment Due Date is 90 days prior to departure.
*BOOKING DISCOUNT
Make your Final Payment by check prior to the Final Payment Due Date & receive $400 per couple/$200 per person Booking Discount!
- Initial Deposit can be made by check or credit card to be eligible.
- Payments after Initial Deposit are considered part of Final Payment & must be made by check.
ONLINE BOOKING OPTION
Save time, postage & secure your seat for this group departure. Simply type https://res.premierworlddiscovery.com into your web browser & use the Booking Number (Web Code) from this flyer to make your Deposit online in just a few minutes. No need to submit a Reservation Form if booking online.
PREMIER’S TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN (TPP) $475 per person
(must purchase with Initial Deposit)
Part A – Cancellation Waiver provided by PWD
I. Trip Cancellation Waiver (TCW) – Guarantees full refund on all payments, except the Trip Cancellation Waiver Fee itself in case of cancellation up to the time and date of departure due to the passenger’s personal illness or death of an immediate family member. Medical/official documentation required.
II. Premier “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver (ARCW) – Reimburses 75% of the cancellation fees in the form of a future travel credit certificate (FTCC) valid for 1 year, if you cancel more than 48 hours prior to scheduled departure for any reason not eligible for cash refund under the TCW (Part A – I.). FTCC is non-transferable, may not be redeemed for cash and does not include any credit for the Trip Cancellation Waiver Fee. The Trip Cancellation Waiver Fee must be paid for with Initial Deposit and is refundable until 180 days prior to departure. The Trip Cancellation Waiver does not cover any single supplement charges due to an individual’s traveling companion canceling prior to departure. The Trip Cancellation Waiver is non-transferable and valid for each applicant only. The Trip Cancellation Waiver does not cover any services such as airline tickets not purchased through PWD. Cancellations, Refunds & Inquiries under Part A will be handled by PWD. Certain Exclusions and Restrictions apply.
Part B – Post Departure Travel Protection Plan* provided by USI
Includes coverage for: Trip Interruption ($1,000); Trip Delay ($100/Day-Max $500); Baggage & Personal Effects ($2,000); Baggage Delay ($500); Emergency Accident/Sickness Medical Expense – excess coverage ($30,000); Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation ($150,000); Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($25,000); Non-Insurance and Emergency Travel Assistance Services** (24/7). Claims & Inquiries under Part B will be administered by USI. For full Part A and Part B plan details visit: premierworlddiscovery.com/TPP All Benefits described on this page are for general information basis only. There are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitation that apply to all insurance coverages. Plan benefits, limits and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction.
CANCELLATION FEES
Cancellations are subject to the following per person fees;
– Cancel 180 days prior to departure: $200 pp is retained
– Cancel 179-90 days prior to departure: Deposit or TPP** is retained
– Cancel 89-60 days prior to departure: 50% of total price
– Cancel 59-30 days prior to departure: 75% of total price
– Cancel 29 days or less prior to departure/no shows: No refunds
**If TPP purchased
RESPONSIBILITY
Premier World Tours LLC dba Premier World Discovery (hereafter PWD), whose vouchers are used by respective agents for the passenger in all matters pertaining to hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours and transportation, hold themselves free of responsibility for any damages occasioned from any cause whatsoever. PWD will not be responsible for any damages or inconvenience caused by late arrivals, departures and change of schedule or other conditions nor will they be responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passenger is not on board their conveyance. The passage contract in use by the airline concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of this tour/cruise, and/or passenger. PWD does not hold any responsibility for the conduct of any of its members, hotel, motorcoach, cruiseline, train, airline or other personnel. PWD reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour/cruise at its discretion. PWD &/or its Tour Director retain the right to require any participant to withdraw from a tour/cruise at any time, if determined to be in the best interests of health, safety & general welfare of the tour/cruise group or of the individual participant. Arbitration – I/We agree, any and all disputes concerning this contract or any other material concerning the trip, or the trip itself must be resolved exclusively pursuant to binding arbitration in the state of California, pursuant to the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association. Payment of the deposit for this tour/cruise constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. CST #2048841-40
IMPORTANT CONDITIONS/NOTES
• A valid US passport is required for this tour and is the responsibility of each passenger. Passports should be valid for up to six (6) months beyond the travel dates. All names must be submitted to Premier exactly as they appear on passenger passports.
• Itinerary and hotels are subject to change.
AIR NOTE
Air Schedules may not be available until Final Trip Documentation is received. Air seats are assigned by the airline and sometimes not assigned until the day of travel. Air seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of e-tickets and Final Trip Documentation at which time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments or airline choice is extremely important to your reservation, we recommend you book land only and make your own air reservations. Please make this adjustment to land only/own air at time of tour reservation.
Registration is due by September 1, 2025 (or until sold out!) Payment in full is due at registration.
